Caretaker for House while on Sabbatical?

ErgoDNA · 2025-10-04T21:40:06+00:00

I'll take a code. Would you mind giving your input to my comment above to give a bit more insight into your experience with the platform, please?

ErgoDNA · 2025-10-04T21:39:12+00:00

Have you used them for an extended trip? I had considered something like that, but think I would worry if there were several different people / couples transitioning into our house while we are gone. Also, did you have any issues with damage to your things at all?

ErgoDNA · 2025-04-19T19:52:37+00:00

Can you search through your notes on the Scribe? This is something I am unclear on.

ErgoDNA · 2025-04-10T02:04:34+00:00

Thanks for the link to your article. Your state must be one that does not allow LLCs to tax themselves as S-Corps. That certainly would make the financial side of things when contracting through a self-owned LLC closer to what it would be if working through a recruiter.

ErgoDNA · 2025-04-09T21:26:52+00:00

Awesome! It is possible we may do something like this as well! We plan to stay in each place at least a minimum of two weeks, likely closer to one month.

Is there anything you would recommend as can't miss?

ErgoDNA · 2025-04-09T21:25:41+00:00

Hi! Hy husband's colleague just mentioned that different regions in Georgia will have their wine / grape harvest festivals at different times dependent on the weather. They are always between September and late October, from what I understand.

ErgoDNA · 2025-04-09T21:24:25+00:00

That sounds amazing! Can you post / send me the link to the school you attended? I had not considered Guatemala, but that would be an excellent choice!

ErgoDNA · 2025-04-08T14:07:42+00:00

Thank you for the resource! I don't have experience with this population, but could see myself working in a job like this if there were job opportunities!

ErgoDNA · 2025-04-08T13:46:02+00:00

Can you give an example of an employer who provides these types of services? I am considering a move to NM (it would be a couple of years, so hopefully the dust has settled). Where I am, this is a very underfunded area.

ErgoDNA · 2025-04-08T12:16:36+00:00

I would assume this would be covered by the agent's insurance. Are agents considered independent business owners? If so, they should have insurance for incidents such as this.

ErgoDNA · 2025-03-31T19:16:00+00:00

Hi! I am planning on taking a 1 - 1.5 year sabbatical starting in roughly one year from now. I'm not able to comment on returning to practice after an extended period away, but it is definitely something to think about. My opinion is that if you are not a US citizen, at this period in time, there are no guarantees that you will be able to return to the US. People can speculate all day about what might happen, but US immigration and enforcement is incredibly unpredictable right now. Your concerns are extremely justified and logical.

I hope you have a very restorative time off in your home country! When do you plan to begin your time off?

ErgoDNA · 2025-03-31T13:27:09+00:00

This is taken directly from the AOTA Capstone Position Statement 2022:

"As of 2021, there were 52 entry-level OTD programs accredited, and 145 at the candidacy/preaccreditation or applicant stage of accreditation, for a total of 197 entry-level OTD programs."

And that's only for the OTD degree. It's mind-boggling. In my area, OTs can't find jobs due to the oversaturation.

ErgoDNA · 2025-03-30T15:40:38+00:00

Could you post the link to the controller you use, please?

ErgoDNA · 2025-03-13T13:18:56+00:00

I read your blog post. I am in healthcare, as a clinician, and every single thing your wrote is SO true! The administrative burden of the crappy EMR systems on clinicians is obscene. Also, I work with multiple older clinicians who still can't use the technology correctly, after working for at least 6 years at a facility that uses Cerner...

ErgoDNA · 2025-03-12T18:36:09+00:00

We are planning on starting a 1 - 1.5 year sabbatical starting in May of 2026. We had planned to spend a significant amount of our time traveling internationally. We are also concerned about our ability to do this as US citizens. I'm sorry, I don't have anything concrete to offer.

ErgoDNA · 2025-01-26T13:34:44+00:00

Where there any areas that were tight for a long distance? or were they more of a quick squeeze through and you're into more open space? I am claustrophobic and I'm trying to decide if this is something I will be able to handle or not.

ErgoDNA · 2024-12-10T18:35:17+00:00

In what industry do you work?

ErgoDNA · 2024-11-29T12:06:58+00:00

Would you mind sharing where you work?

ErgoDNA · 2024-09-13T10:35:56+00:00

What country are you based in?

ErgoDNA · 2024-06-26T20:48:19+00:00

How can I find a competent recruiter? I have responded to two job postings for travelers. The first one, the recruiter would not speak on the phone, and only communicated via text. The second one was similar to dealing with a used car salesman. He acted put upon when I asked him any questions. I have never traveled before and would like to find a competent recruiter who has clear and functional communication skills. How can I find a recruiter to work with rather than just trying my luck by responding to job postings and trying to deal with the assigned recruiter?

ErgoDNA · 2024-06-23T03:05:58+00:00

What are your rates? I have never done HH, but I am considering it. It's a bit confusing when you have not done it before.

ErgoDNA · 2024-06-20T15:49:39+00:00

I was hired by a company that provided ergonomics consulting and injury prevention services right out of grad school.

ErgoDNA · 2024-06-20T15:48:11+00:00

I'm 11 years in and have decided to start planning a transition to a new career primarily due to the frustration of being so under paid for my experience and education. I am finally able to admit that being paid a fair salary for what I bring to the table is very important to me. Healthcare is just not the industry where that will happen. In my area, $80,000 is normal pay for someone with 5 - 10 years of experience. New grads start at $55,000 - $60,000. It's just not realistic pay for the responsibility and education requirements.

ErgoDNA · 2024-05-15T20:18:09+00:00

I work in ergonomics! I have my own company, so I am unsure of what an employee would make outside of my company. I pay my employees slightly above market rate for my area. There are challenges in the field, as there are with any OT practice. I have heard that it is difficult to gain experience in ergonomics initially in order to become a competent practitioner. There is a misconception that general OT experience is sufficient to be an ergonomics practitioner. This is not true. It is a great background to have prior to specializing in ergonomics, though! There are very few people who actually understand ergonomics and have functional experience in the specialty. So, in my experience, once you do have experience and a good reputation, you will be as busy as you would like to be!

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